The weather is getting cooler, the temperature has dropped to single digits, and it’s that time of year that we call hot pot season again! Chinese hot pot is a social dining experience that’s especially popular during the winter months, as there’s nothing more warm and cozy than sitting around a steaming cauldron enjoying a steaming feast. There used to be very few halal hot pot restaurants in London but that has changed now and we are lucky enough to have many different style options in the city! In this article, we’ve rounded up the best halal Chinese hot pot restaurants in London.
How to Eat Chinese Hot Pot
The way Chinese hot pot works is that a pot of seasoned broth is simmered in the center of the table (it can also be a pot with several different broths). You will then order various ingredients at the table and once the broth boils you add them to the soup to cook. The meat is usually the highlight, and they’re cut paper-thin for easier cooking. There will be a variety of sauces for you to pick and mix to dip your charcuterie.
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Where to find halal Chinese hot pot in London
Hot Pot Potatoes
If you’re looking for quality Chinese hot pot, Hotto Potto should be at the top of your list. Halal food is clearly marked on the menu. In addition to hot pot, they also serve grilled dishes and have a karaoke room.
The real Beijing
Whenever we want to eat hot pot, The real Beijing is our first choice as it is centrally located in Chinatown and easily accessible. one Separate halal menu available and it is All you can eat £32.99 per person.
Beef hotpot
The word “Niu” means cow in Chinese, so the specialty of Niu Hotpot is beef. They specialize in Chaoshan hot pot, a slightly different style of hot pot that originated in the Guangdong region. The broth in Chaoshan hotpot is generally bland, which means beef hotpot definitely delivers on the meaty flavor.
Huang Xu
Simmer Huang’s hotpot is a little different from the other hotpots mentioned above. This is more of a saucepanthe pot is already filled with food (traditionally chicken), which you eat first and then use the remaining sauce and broth in the pot to cook the other ingredients.
